Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Signal no. 3 up over 2 areas due to Typhoon Marce
Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) maintained its strength over the Cagayan waters on Wednesday afternoon, prompting Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 to remain in two areas in Northern Cagayan, the state weather bureau said.
In its 5 p.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Marce was last spotted east of Aparri, Cagayan, slowly moving westward.
Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.
His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far.
Marcos congratulates Trump on projected US presidential election victory
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his anticipated victory in the United States presidential elections, adding that he looks forward to working with the re-elected president.
In his message on Wednesday, Marcos expressed eagerness to work with Trump on a variety of issues that interest both the Philippines and the US.
Former president Duterte skipping House quad comm hearing on drug war
Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the House of Representatives quad committee’s November 7 probe into his administration’s bloody war on drugs, according to his lawyer.
In a letter sent to the office of Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, Atty. Martin Delgra III revealed that he received the mega panel’s invitation on behalf of his client last November 2.
Tulfo confirms passenger of SUV on busway is related to a senator
The VIP passenger aboard the white Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) bearing plate number 7 that allegedly attempted to run over a lady enforcer in Guadalupe is related to a senator, Sen. Raffy Tulfo confirmed on Wednesday.
In a press conference, Tulfo was asked whether or not circulating reports that the vehicle was listed under the names of William and Kenneth Gatchalian — father and brother of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian — are legitimate.
OVP confirms overseas travel of Usec Lopez, says trip is personal
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has confirmed the departure of its Chief of Staff, Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez, from the country, saying that it was “personal and unrelated to her employment.”
Lopez is among the seven OVP officials linked to the alleged misuse of government funds under Vice President Sara Duterte’s watch. The allegations are currently being investigated by the House committee on good government and public accountability.
September jobless rate falls to 3.7% — PSA
As the holiday season nears, the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in September, with a notable rise in female workers joining the labor force, particularly in the retail industry, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
Preliminary results of the PSA’s September round of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the unemployment rate moved at its lowest pace in three months or since the 3.1 percent in June, translating to 1.89 million jobless Filipinos.